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NETGEAR GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White vs NETGEAR GC728XP Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) 1U White

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 46identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:2
    • GC728XP Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) 1U White:1
  • Number of fans
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:1 fan(s)
    • GC728XP Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) 1U White:2 fan(s)
  • Noise level
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:28 dB
    • GC728XP Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) 1U White:39 dB
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:1874356 h
    • GC728XP Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) 1U White:629962 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:13.7 W
    • GC728XP Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) 1U White:25.5 W
  • Power consumption (max)
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:18.5 W
    • GC728XP Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) 1U White:437.1 W
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:No
    • GC728XP Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) 1U White:Yes
  • Heat dissipation
    • GC728X Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U White:62.95 BTU/h
    • GC728XP Managed L2/L3/L4 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) 1U White:1491.45 BTU/h

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Comparison of GC728X, GC728XP
57 specifications
Management featuresidentical
Switch typeManagedManaged
Switch layerL2/L3/L4L2/L3/L4
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Web-based managementYesYes
ARP inspectionYesYes
System event logYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity2424
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports typeGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
SFP module slots quantity22
SFP+ module slots quantity22
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Power connectorDC-in jackDC-in jack
Networkidentical
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3zIEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
10G supportNoNo
Number of VLANs256256
Data transmissionidentical
MAC address table16000 entries16000 entries
Switching capacity92 Gbit/s92 Gbit/s
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
Jumbo frames90009000
Securityidentical
DHCP featuresDHCP clientDHCP client
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Access Control List (ACL) rules100100
Multicast featuresidentical
Multicast supportYesYes
Number of multicast groups filtered512512
Design1 differ
Rack mountingYesYes
Form factor1U1U
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsYesYes
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Performance2 differ
Processor frequency400 MHz400 MHz
Internal memory1.5 MB1.5 MB
Noise levelDiffers28 dB39 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs1874356 h629962 h
Power2 differ
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input current1 A1 A
Power consumption (typical)Differs13.7 W25.5 W
Power consumption (max)Differs18.5 W437.1 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)1 differ
Power over Ethernet (PoE)DiffersNoYes
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budgetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source390 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Heat dissipationDiffers62.95 BTU/h1491.45 BTU/h
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width440 mm440 mm
Depth224 mm224 mm
Height44 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers2.81 kg3.79 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedACAC
Quick start guideYesYes
Rack mount kitYesYes
Packaging dataidentical
Rubber feetYesYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationCE, EN55032:2012+AC:2013, EN55024:2010+A1:2015, EN61000-3-2:2014, EN61000-3-3:2013, VCCI-CISPR 32:2016, RCM, AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015, ICES-003:2016, BSMI CNS13438, EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + A2:2013, UL 60950-1, 2nd, 2014 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, 2nd, 2014, IEC 60950-1:CE, EN55032:2012+AC:2013, EN55024:2010+A1:2015, EN61000-3-2:2014, EN61000-3-3:2013, VCCI-CISPR 32:2016, RCM, AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015, ICES-003:2016, BSMI CNS13438, EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + A2:2013, UL 60950-1, 2nd, 2014 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, 2nd, 2014, IEC 60950-1:
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990

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